Clear, evidence-based answers on cancer, men’s health, and survivorship.
Hosted by Dr. Michal Chovanec, Associate Professor of Oncology (National Cancer Institute). Trained at Indiana University under Dr. Lawrence Einhorn, Dr. Chovanec translates complex science into simple answers for patients and survivors.
Topics:
Everyday Cancer Questions (Safety, Prevention, Diet)
Men’s Health
Myth-Busting & Survivorship
Disclaimer: Content is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Please consult your physician.
Night urination. Weak urine stream. Burning. Urinary infections. Blood in the urine. Back or pelvic pain.Many men immediately ask the same frightening question:“Do I have prostate cancer?”The important answer is nuanced: most of these symptoms are not caused by prostate cancer — but that does not mean they should be ignored.In this video, Dr. Chovanec explains five prostate and urinary symptoms that commonly scare men, what they usually mean, when they may suggest something more serious, and when you should get evaluated.You will learn:— Why waking up at night to urinate is usually not a cancer symptom— Why weak urine stream usually points more toward benign prostate enlargement— Why burning and urinary infections often suggest inflammation or infection— Why visible blood in the urine should always be checked— When pelvic, hip, back, or bone pain deserves medical attention— Why symptoms alone are poor cancer detectors— How PSA, PSA density, MRI, DRE, urine tests, and clinical context fit togetherThe key message:Symptoms are poor cancer detectors — but they are good reasons to get evaluated.Not panic.Not dismissal.Calm evaluation.If your symptoms are new, persistent, worsening, recurrent, or unexplained — speak with your doctor or urologist.▶️ Subscribe to my youtube channel: https://youtube.com/@DrChovanec?si=A_pIsuLTnA408nAa👉 Free Biopsy Checklist (1 page)If your doctor mentioned a prostate biopsy — don’t go in unprepared.This 1-page checklist helps you ask the right questions before you decide.Download and print it here:https://drchovanec.kit.com/30968ddb5c 📘 Optional PSA Guide (14 pages)If you want a clear step-by-step framework — from PSA to MRI to biopsy decisions — I’ve organized everything into a simple printable guide.All the information is explained for free in my videos.This just puts it into one structured plan you can actually use.https://chovano.gumroad.com/l/luikhiThis video is educational and does not replace personal medical advice.#ProstateCancer #ProstateSymptoms #PSA #MensHealth #ProstateHealth #Urology #ProstateMRI
20 Aug 2026
PI-RADS Explained: What Your Prostate MRI Result Really Means
You just received a prostate MRI report — and it says PI-RADS 3, PI-RADS 4, or PI-RADS 5.But what does that actually mean?A PI-RADS score is not a cancer diagnosis. It is a risk signal that tells your medical team how suspicious a finding looks on MRI for clinically significant prostate cancer.In this video, I explain what PI-RADS 1 through 5 means, why PI-RADS 3 is such a grey zone, why PI-RADS 4 and 5 usually require more serious evaluation, and why MRI results should never be interpreted alone.The key framework:PI-RADS tells suspicion.PSA density gives context.Biopsy gives the tissue diagnosis.Understanding the difference can help you avoid both panic and delay.📋 Free Biopsy Checklist — download below and bring it to your appointment.📘 PSA Mastery Guide — optional printable guide linked below.👉 Free Biopsy Checklist (1 page)If your doctor mentioned a prostate biopsy — don’t go in unprepared.This 1-page checklist helps you ask the right questions before you decide.Download and print it here:https://drchovanec.kit.com/30968ddb5c 📘 Optional PSA Guide (14 pages)If you want a clear step-by-step framework — from PSA to MRI to biopsy decisions — I’ve organized everything into a simple printable guide.All the information is explained for free in my videos.This just puts it into one structured plan you can actually use.https://chovano.gumroad.com/l/luikhiIn this video:— What PI-RADS means— PI-RADS 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 explained— Why PI-RADS is not the same as cancer— Why PSA density matters— When biopsy may be recommended— Why MRI quality and radiologist experience matter#ProstateCancer #PIRADS #ProstateMRI #PSA #PSADensity #ProstateBiopsy #MensHealth #DrChovanec
17 Aug 2026
High PSA? Ask About This Number
Your PSA is elevated. But before you panic — or agree to a biopsy — there is one number most men have never heard of that changes how you read that result entirely.It is called PSA density. And it asks a smarter question than PSA alone: is your PSA actually high for the size of your prostate?In this video I explain:— Why the same PSA number can mean completely different things in two different men— How to calculate PSA density and what the numbers mean— How PSA density works together with MRI and PI-RADS score— The thresholds used in modern guidelines (0.10 / 0.15 / 0.20)— The five questions to ask your doctor before agreeing to a biopsy👉 Free Biopsy Checklist (1 page)If your doctor mentioned a prostate biopsy — don’t go in unprepared.This 1-page checklist helps you ask the right questions before you decide.Download and print it here:https://drchovanec.kit.com/30968ddb5c 📘 Optional PSA Guide (14 pages)If you want a clear step-by-step framework — from PSA to MRI to biopsy decisions — I’ve organized everything into a simple printable guide.All the information is explained for free in my videos.This just puts it into one structured plan you can actually use.https://chovano.gumroad.com/l/luikhi🔗 Related videos:▶ What is PI-RADS? MRI and Prostate Cancer Explained▶ Do You Really Need a Prostate Biopsy?▶ PSA Rising — What It Actually MeansDr. Chovanec is a medical oncologist. This video is for educational purposes and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult your own physician.
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